Organisers

INDIA ENERGY FORUM is a unique, independent, non-profit research organization and represents energy sector
as a whole. The FORUM's mission is the development of a sustainable and competitive energy sector, promoting a
favourable regulatory framework, establishing standards for reliability and safely, ensuring an equitable deal for
consumers, producers and the utilities, encouraging efficient and eco-friendly development and use of energy and
developing new and better technologies to meet the growing energy needs of the society.

Its membership includes all the key players of the sector including NTPC, NHPC, Power Grid Corporation, Power Finance Corporation,
Reliance Energy, Tata Power, ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation, Neyveli Lignite, Coal India, Unocal, Alstom and over 80
highly respected energy experts. It works closely with the main regional chambers and industry organizations
including Bombay Chamber, Bengal Chamber, Bangalore Chamber, Madras Chamber, Maratha Chambers (Pune),
PHD Chamber, Observer Research Foundation, IRADE, INWEA, Indian Coal Forum, ORF, PETROTECH, PETROFED.
It publishes a bimonthly journal TOTAL ENERGY and annually Indian Energy Year Book which provides authentic
information on the whole energy sector at one source. It also publishes research papers and monographs. For more
information, please visit: www.indiaenergyforum.org

OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION (ORF) is an endeavour to evolve and aid informed policy formulation for
building a strong and prosperous India. The expectations of the global community from India are immense as the
country is poised to play a leading role in the knowledge age. ORF believes that in the next 25 years India will be on of
the world's great economic powers and contribute to a significant transformation in the quality of life of humanity.

ORF complements official initiatives by exploring policy alternatives. It provides informed and valuable inputs for decision-makers
in the government, civil society and business leadership of India. ORF's expertise and resources are dedicated to nation building and international cooperation. ORF pursues its goals through in-depth research and stimulating
discussions. ORF seeks active cooperation from those who share this vision in a spirit of genuine partnership.

ORF's motto is to build partnership for a Global India. For more information, please visit: www.orfonline.org